Tomorrow night, April 1, will be our April Board of Directors meeting. Meeting time will again be at 18:30, with optional dinner at 18:00. As usual, we will be meeting at Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln.

Any and all are invited…

“Insurance – Now You See It, Now You Don’t”
Topic: Insurance, Now you see it, now you don’t
On Saturday April 11, 2015 at 10:00 Pacific Daylight Time
Location:
EAA Hut – West side of airport
3025 South Street
Q Hut EAA 157
Redding, CA 96001

Description:
Mr. Charles Finkel, noted aviation attorney will discuss the various aspects of aviation aircraft insurance… and how it may impact how you fly (i.e. the decisions one might make because of what type and quantity insurance you have on the the aircraft, rental or owned).

This will be the 106th monthly CONSECUTIVE safety seminar at Benton airport since the inception of the new FAASTeam concept.

To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.

Next week, March 18, is our monthly chapter meeting at Cattlemens, Cattlemens Restaurant, 2000 Taylor Road, Roseville, one more time. For those who are interested, dinner will be at 6pm, with the meeting starting around 7pm.

The meeting will be relatively short, but there have been some great developments in the past 2 weeks concerning the Tri-Motor event, and you will get a complete update.

March already!! Wednesday, March 4, we will have dual meetings again.

17:00 – 18:00: Tri-Motor Meeting
18:00 – 18:30: Dinner
18:30: BOD Meeting

Pizza Roundup, 2270 Nicolaus Rd., Lincoln.

As always, all are invited.

EAA members should get involved NOW with the community’s top priority in GA advocacy. Contact your Senators and Representatives and urge them to co-sponsor and support S. 571 and H.R. 1062, the Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2. EAA helped to draft the newly introduced twin bills, and they already have bipartisan support from top lawmakers. The bill aims to allow pilots flying certain aircraft to operate using a driver’s license in lieu of a traditional third-class medical, and it will build upon the first Pilot’s Bill of Rights in ensuring that pilots and other airman are given due process in enforcement proceedings.

Go here to help.

Soar Truckee, Inc. will be starting a certificated glider license instruction course at LHM beginning April 1st, 2015. Richard Pearl – CFIG, LRAA member, and president of Soar Truckee, said that this April and May session is designed for current power pilots who want to experience another form of aviation…this one without an engine. Depending on the number of students, the course could be run either during the week or on weekend.

The course is designed to be an accelerated program of flight instruction, which helps to keep down the cost of the license. It typically takes 12 +/- flights to solo on an accelerated basis for a current power pilot, at a cost of approximately $1,500. Added to this are costs for the solo flights and flight check with a D.P.E. Students can opt for either the private glider license, or the commercial license. No medical is required to fly a glider.
Students who cannot complete the course before the end of May would finish the program at the Truckee gliderport (TRK).

Even without gaining the license (which also qualifies for a Biennial flight review), the knowledge gained from “engine-off” operations can be a lifesaver for power pilots. Soar Truckee will also offer a four-hour “Emergency Landings for Power Pilots” program consisting of a ground school session and two glider flights.

Contact Richard Pearl for more information

In support of the local general aviation community, the City of Lincoln continues to offer some of the best bargains in the area for self-serve 100LL fuel. This weekend (Friday evening through Monday morning) take advantage of the low $3.69/gallon price!

“RDD, Airport Tower Operations”
Topic: Control Tower Operations at RDD
On Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:00
Location:
Hillside Aviation
2600 Gold Street
Main Hangar
Redding, CA 96001

Select Number:
WP2558887

Description:
Mr Scott Wilson, tower chief at RDD will discuss the current operations and procedures for the RDD airfield. Mr. Wilson has 30 years of experience and has been in Redding for a number of years now. He will provide an overview and then delve into specifics for day, night and IFR procedures for when the tower is in operation.

To view further details and registration information for this seminar, click here.